PhD position is available in the laboratory of Associate Professor Barbara Guerra at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
A PhD position is available in the laboratory of Associate Professor Barbara Guerra at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark, starting from 1 September 2022, for a period of three years. Application deadline: 1 April 2022.
Obesity is a medical problem because it increases the risk of developing numerous chronic diseases. There is a great understanding of the basic molecular mechanisms activated when the body faces excessive storage of energy. This knowledge has led to the identification of therapies aiming to block the activity of enzymes regulating the synthesis of fat in the cells, to prevent and/or treat obesity-related conditions. These strategies are, however, not without drawbacks as they can promote undesired side-effects.
The PhD project will focus on the characterization of novel molecular mechanisms regulating de novo lipogenesis and adipocytes formation. Results derived from in vitro and in vivo investigations will pave the way for new treatment modalities for a successful management of obese patients.
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Biomedicine at the time of enrolment in the PhD programme.
The successful candidate should have:
- A significant experimental background in biochemistry and cell biology
- Experience with animal models, molecular biology techniques and confocal microscopy
- High intrinsic motivation and capacity for independent work
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English.
For more information, please contact Associate Professor Barbara Guerra, bag@bmb.sdu.dk.
Application, salary etc.
Appointment as a PhD Research Fellow is for three years. Employment stops automatically at the end of the period. The holder of the scholarship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement on salaried PhD scholars between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.
The successful candidate will be enrolled at this university in accordance with faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order).
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Application must be made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:
• A research proposal/description of your approach to the above project (max one page excluding references)
• A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages) (please attach this under box “Application form”)
• Detailed CV, including personal contact information
• Copies of diplomas, Bachelor as well as Master’s degree, including transcript of notes/grades
• At least two signed reference letters. Should your referees wish to send their letters directly to us, please have them use e-mail: anc@sdu.dk mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject line. And please note that these also need to reach us before deadline.
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link “Apply online”. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply before you apply.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.
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Deadline 2022-Apr-01
You can apply for the job at Faculty of Science by completing the application form